Beware of dog, indeed!

Here's a fact we're loathe to admit, especially on the Internet: pets generally do not like it when we put costumes on them. Nope. Adorable as they may be and perfect material for your Instagram account, they're generally just waiting it out until it's all over and they can have treats.

But wait. There's more. They don't like Halloween for other reasons, too. There's loud, funny-looking strangers knocking on the door and ringing the doorbell, which requires them to either defend your home or hide under the bed. And then there are the trick or treaters! What's a pet to do?!

If you want to get your pet into the Halloween action, here's the perfect way: Beagle Bonez. Where's Snoopy tonight? Oh, he's right here. (Snoopy's actually safely tucked away in a bedroom, oblivious to the chaos going on around him.) We recommend you attach a harness and leash for the full effect. The tail is posable, and the jaw opens. We could totally see some enterprising makers in the crowd wiring it for sound and motion....